Discovering Stories

[This story will become free on June 15th 2022] In the sequel to When Best Friends Kiss, Liam is faced with the life Alex has built without him. Can their love survive when they've become so different? ***** Fresh out of university and settled into a new apartment, Liam and Alex are ready to start their life together. While Alex finds passion in journalism and has more friends than he can count, Liam is frustrated with his photography and awkward around Alex's LGBTQ friends. Seeing the life Alex has built without him, and how different they've become, Liam finds his insecurities resurfacing and mental health spiraling downwards. After the time they've spent apart, do Liam and Alex really belong together? Or will their love story end before it starts its next chapter? (Sequel to When Best Friends Kiss.) [[word count: 30,000-40,000 words]]

You are the newest addition to the wild kratts team you are an Australian zoo keeper working with Steve Erwin; the wild kratts, Martin and Chris selected YOU personally to Join their crew. Prepare to embark on a journey with the kratt brothers and make a certain inventor have a crush on you.

What happens when all amrah wants is a happy home while Ayyan wants the opposite "You slapped me "I asked shock evident in my voice Before I could say anything again he slapped me again and again and again three times plus the first one four "THIS IS WHAT YOU GET FOR TALKING BACK AT ME I DONT SEE YOU AS A WIFE NOTHING BUT A HEDIOUS BLACK SLAVE DISGUISED AS MY WIFE YOU PATHETIC SOUL"with that he flinged his so called rule book and an iPad he was holding and stormed out My face was already dreanched in tears I cried my heart out I taught first nights were romantic even for arranged couples they get to know each other and start with being friends Well.... Mine is on another level we are starting with a slave disguised as a wife Four slaps on my wedding night what a good start

New Chapter Every Saturday & Sunday 8am GMT+8! His mother had once been the daughter of the former clan head - a prodigy who died in childbirth. No marriage record. No acknowledged father. Only a newborn boy with a metal key necklace no one could identify. The clan accepted him. But never as family.

What awaits us... Beyond uncharted waters? What awaits us... Beyond our own protected borders? In the haze; dust appear's on the horizon As the earth's heart trembles with vibration Steady; We hold our battle formation Silent; We gaze in anticipation When faced against armoured giants Of trumpeting Seleucid & Carthaginian mighty war elephants What lies beyond the protected borders of Rome's vast empire? As her legions march endlessly to all four corners of the known world.

Updates Every Friday! For centuries, five dragons have slept in an eternal slumber, bound by their sister-an amphiptere of unimaginable power-whose reasons for imprisonment remain a whispered secret. Now, the fragile threads of their prison begin to stir. Enter Ione, a small human girl with jet black hair and a heart brimming with courage. Guided by a mysterious prophecy and her protective cousin Keo, she sets out on a perilous quest to awaken the dragons. But some truths are better left buried, and some lies are more dangerous than dragons themselves. As Ione ventures deeper into ruins of the past, she must navigate treacherous landscapes, outwit ancient families, and confront the shadowed legacy of the sister who cast them into sleep. In a world where power can corrupt, and awakening can destroy, will Ione unleash salvation-or chaos? The line between loyalty and deception blurs in this epic tale of dragons, destiny, and the courage it takes to face truths long hidden.

In the glittering but tightly controlled Sun City, where festivals bloom once a year like forbidden flowers, a curious teen named Silky discovers a world of hidden truths: the truth about outsiders, the truth about her world's leaders, and a truth that could tear everything apart. When a sudden discovery threatens a loved one, Silky finds herself thrust into a world of shadows and danger.The SunTear soldiers patrol every corner, enforcing strict rules under the guise of protection-claiming they guard against the Outsiders, mysterious beings with unusual traits (like golden eyes) who are said to threaten their society. But whispers suggest a darker truth: What if the real threat isn't outside... but within? With time running out and trust in short supply, Silky does the unthinkable: she steals a uniform, masks not just her face but her identity-and infiltrates the SunTear soldiers from within. Now moving through corridors of power with false steps and true fear, Silky must navigate lies, loyalty, and rebellion-all while praying no one sees behind her mask.

In the not-so-distant future, aboard the Echo 11 shuttle, systems engineer Ethan Vale navigates the wonders and perils of space as humanity pushes the boundaries of exploration. After years of waiting, the crew finally reaches the Mars Space Station, but their mission is shrouded in secrecy and intrigue. While publicly tasked with analyzing carbon samples on the Martian surface, Ethan and his team are actually drawn into the mysteries of strange, massive particle clouds hovering just outside Mars's atmosphere. Ethan, with his spirited Tennessee charm, contrasts sharply with the somber formality of Director Mizell, whose strict demeanor only fuels Ethan's desire to push the limits of protocol. As he prepares for a crucial spacewalk alongside Captain Marcos Wilson -his steadfast friend and celebrated pilot-the memories of a tragic family loss surface, intertwining with dreams of heroic adventures reminiscent of his childhood. Yet, a sense of foreboding looms as the crew prepares to confront the unknown. With each passing moment and every breath taken in the weightlessness of space, the past and present collide. Ethan is propelled by the thrill of discovery but haunted by sorrow, as the team inches closer to unraveling the truth behind the enigmatic clouds-an achievement that could redefine humanity's understanding of the universe. As they gear up for their historic mission, the stakes rise, and the balance of fate teeters between tragedy and triumph. Embark on this captivating journey where a man's heart yearns for resolution, and the cosmos whispers secrets yet to be unveiled. Will Ethan and his crew find the answers they seek, or will they uncover something that challenges everything they thought they knew? Story still in progress. Chapters updated every Friday. Story inspired by music composed by Queen E. Check it out as you progress in the story! Listen to Echo Protocol by Queen E on #SoundCloud https://on.soundcloud.com/B7ZKr3HPzfiA5rUB5Y

A Volus doctor, one Ordin Edu, discovers a mysterious dark matter surge within the week the last Reaper fell. Fearing this is not a coincidence, Doctor Edu takes flight on the Endless Whisper to discover the truth.

In a world where the sun never sets, peace is the most dangerous lie. In Brighthaven, daylight is eternal and powerful beings live openly among humans. There is no night to hide secrets-yet balance remains fragile, held together by silence and fear. Set in New York City, Queens, 2050, a young man lives an ordinary life, unaware that his existence is tied to an ancient prophecy long dismissed as myth. When unsettling truths begin to surface, he is drawn toward a place he believed never existed-a realm said to be flawless, radiant, and untouched by darkness. But perfection can be a disguise. Beneath the endless light lies something watching. Something patient. Something waiting for the right moment to awaken. As whispers of the past collide with a future written in uncertainty, the young man must confront a truth few dare to believe: evil does not need the night to rise. Some worlds are not meant to be restored. And some destinies were never meant to be chosen.

Eleanor has spent her life in the shadows of Everridge Hall, a quiet maid with a heart full of unspoken dreams. When William, the young heir of the estate, begins to see her in ways no one else ever has, their secret bond becomes a fragile rebellion against the world that keeps them apart. But war steals William away, and a long‑buried truth about Eleanor's past threatens to upend everything she thought she knew about herself. As letters go missing, loyalties shift, and grief reshapes her future, Eleanor must choose between the life she was born into and the love she cannot forget.

After a Discussion about the family tree and taking a bet with Bluey, Bandit discovers that he has a nephew named Mac Heeler when a family tree DNA test comes back, after learning his tragic upbringing, Bandit and Chili decided that a new addition to the family was an opportunity for a new experience...or so it seems... perhaps maybe this story will lead to a unraveling world building, to see how small changes can make big effects.

"Destiny"? They both wanted each other,but couldn't express themselves. It is not just about two fellows falling in love. It's about secrecy, betrayal, friendship, love and mystery. Kritika Sharma, who works at a game production company and is the boss of a division, East. She is a demon with a heart . Akaay Oberoi, a newbie in the office who Already had a crush on Kritika. He is a humorous man.

Five people Five people who should know him. Five people who were close to him Five people who could have stopped him but how could they , no one knew who he was, cause he was.... *** Nate Crawford makes national news when he walks into an official campaign for the mayor and stabs him multiple times. What makes it more interesting is during his trial he said absolutely nothing, neither why he did it or who he really was. Ashley Delgado is given the job to write an article about why Nate Crawford killed the mayor and was opportuned to meet him the day before he dies. With no major clues given, she decides to try and learn who he was from the people closest to him. Will Ashley get any closer to unraveling the mystery called Nate or will she find herself with more dead ends than before. { Book one of the hidden series}

Chris is an average teenage girl- except for the small detail that she and her friends are into an illegal work called street fighting. Dealing with abuse at home, and bullying at school, Chris struggles through losing her mother and keeping herself a secret at the Rings. But when someone figures out her identity, and who she is, things take a turn for the worse, and her and her friends are thrown into a game much more dangerous then they bargained for.

Joy Ness is no ordinary 18 year old girl. It all started when she learned she will become Queen of an entirely different realm, when a siren showed up with a knife to her best friends throat. Follow Joy as she navigates self-discovery, unlocking memories and secrets that have been hidden for far too long. Her secrets are not the only ones that will be revealed. She will also discover others like her, that find their own paths in this unique fantasy world. Tales of the Unknown: Bow of Wrath Reagan Schwartz

The Flame Which Chose Me is a steampunk-inspired epic of shadow, fire, and fate, set in the molten heart of a world forgotten by the sun. Deep beneath the surface, in the forge-lit city of Emberweld, the Shadowkin live in silence-connected by mind, shaped by tradition, and bound to the sacred flame that gives them purpose. Zhaedra, a gifted metalwright with a haunted past, was never meant to be chosen. But when the Ashzhaar-a sentient, ancient force worshipped by her people-awakens within her, it ignites a chain of events that could unravel Emberweld's fragile peace. As tensions rise between faith and progress, Zhaedra must decide what it means to bear power in a world that never wanted her to have it. Hunted by zealots, and driven by a truth buried in molten glass and ash, she must forge her own destiny-before the city that raised her crumbles into ruin.

Chiara Giordano was born and raised in the U.S. until her father died and her mother took her and her siblings back to her country, France. Years later, Chiara moves back to the U.S. for her last year of her degree in a exchange program with st Cloud university in Minessota where her cousin and best friend also studies. There, she meets Adrian Vidal, from the neighbor college. One spontaneous night spent together creates a lasting bond between both of them, that can't go away. The problem? He's Chiara's cousins greateast rival on the ice and he's also in love with his best friend. Yet they can't keep away from each other even when Adrian faces the pressure of familly and being hockey captain while Chiara tries to figure out where she belongs and what she wants to do with her life after her last year of college. Maybe what they need is exactly what they can't have.

When Hailey is publicly broken up with in front of the people she thought were her friends, she finds solace and safety with Jonas. The guy she never really paid attention to. A tattoo artist and not fond of Steve, her ex, Jonas becomes her confidant and closest friend. Together, they spend nights and days with each other healing her broken heart and only with Jonas, can she feel herself starting to learn to trust again. Maybe even love again.

•^Y/n, a girl who had never given love a shot before, one day meets a heartless puppet, who would unknowingly change her life.^• • • • " Why are you still here with me, why can't you just leave me alone..." He asked . " Well because... you helped me" you said with a smile gazing down at your feet reminiscing about the past. It was only the day after, that you realised he disappeared.... S Badum* H A T Badum* T E Badum* R Badum* 2 years later you reunite but will things still be the same as they were before? • • •